P1 Curriculum Briefing 2016 29 January , Friday
Programme for the Day a) Introduction to School Management Team and Level Teachers b) Sharing on: School Vision and Mission Level Programmes and Classroom Practices Holistic Assessment Strategies to support the pupils at home Other forms of school support
haring on School Vision, Mission and Values
Self-Directed learners, Compassionate leaders &
Responsible and Useful citizens
School Vision
School Mission : A school of excellence
where pupils and staff grow in wisdom,
stature and in favour with God and Man
(Adapted from Luke 2:52)
GMSP C2015 Student Outcomes
Self-directed Learner
Disciplined
Responsible for his holistic
development
Exhibits 21st Century Skills
Strives for excellence
Compassionate Leader
Love and Reverence for God
Respect for self and others
Empathy for others
Social and Emotional
(SEL)Competencies
Responsible and Useful Citizen
Appreciate Singapore
Strong sense of civic responsibility
Is informed about local and global affairs
Active in serving the community
School Values
R: Respect
I: Integrity
C: Compassion
H: Honour God , Nation & School
T: Teamwork
P: Passion For Learning
Mrs Rina Liang
Principal
Mr Daniel Yak
Vice-Principal
School Management Team
Mrs Jessie Soh
School Staff
Developer
Mdm Seah Bee Hui
Vice-Principal Miss Kathryn Ng
Vice-Principal
Administration
School Management Team
Miss Pearl Saw HOD Math
Mrs Chan Wai Leng
P3 & P4 Year Head
Mrs Sylvia Foo
HOD Mother Tongue Mrs Tan Kha Ghee
HOD English
Mrs Tan Siew Kuan
HOD CCE
P1 & P2 Year Head
Mrs Tok Bing Hwee
P5 & P6 Year Head
Miss Janice Tor
HOD Science
Mr Pierre Fong
HOD ICT
School Management Team
Mrs Yvonne Seah HOD Pupil
Management
Mr Dicky Lim
LH Mathematics
Miss Mary Goh
SH CCE
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Mdm Sulis
SH Student Welfare
Mrs Denyse Liu
SH Aesthetics
Mrs Chen Yan Xi
LH English
Mdm Shannen Lim
SH PE, Aesthetics & CCA
Other Key Support Staff
Miss Theresa Tong
P2 Level Manager
Miss Tan Li Ling P1 Level Manager
Miss Noor Muneera Shaik Ali
Special Needs Officer ( PM )
Miss Noor Shafrina Special Needs Officer ( AM )
Miss Ng Choi Mei
Learning Support Co-ordinator for
Mathematics
Mrs Sim Siew Yah
Learning Support Co-ordinator for
English
Mdm Rani
Learning Support Co-ordinator for
English
Mr Vincent Wong
School Counsellor
Mrs Tan Wai Heng
School Counsellor
Primary One Form and Co-Form Teachers
1CH Form Teacher
Mr Sufian Dadula
1CH Co-Form Teacher Mdm Wong Xiruo
1DI Form Teacher Miss Chua Jingyi
1 DI Co-Form Teacher Miss Ong Li Ling
1FA Form Teacher Miss Norfarahin Binte
Abdul Rahim
1FA Co-Form Teacher Miss Chan Choy Hong
1GR Form Teacher Miss Ler Yu Min
1GR Co-Form Teacher Mr Lai Yong Hui
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P1 and 2 Form and Co-Form Teachers
1HO Form Teacher
Mrs Esther Tok
1HO Co-Form Teacher
Mrs Kannan TL Teacher
1JO Form Teacher Mrs Goh Yu Cui
1 JO Co-Form Teacher
Mrs Tan Siew Kuan HOD CCE
P1 and 2 YH
1KI Form Teacher
Miss Aneesa Rehana Amanullah
1KI Co-Form Teacher
Mrs Christabel
Chue
1LV Form Teacher
Miss Tan Li Ling P1 Level Manager
1LV Co-Form Teacher
Mrs Sim Siew Yah
1PA Form Teacher
Mrs Huang Yui Nguan
1PA Co-Form Teacher
Mdm Fazilah
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A Broad & Deep Foundation for a Lifelong Journey
CONFIDENTIAL
Breadth - Valuing Every Child
- Giving Each a
Holistic Education
Depth - Deep Values
- A Strong Foundation
Length - Learning for Life
- Lifelong Learning
Every School a Good School
Every Student an Engaged Learner
Key Programmes in P1 and P2 to promote Holistic Education
1) Programme For Active Learning ( PAL)
2) Learning Journeys to places of interest
Examples: Zoo and Bird Park
3) Speech and Drama Programme ( EL or MT )
4) Learning Support Programme for English and
Mathematics and Remedial Classes to support
pupils who need extra help
* Please remember to send your child for their
remedial lessons which will start in Term 2
Week 1
Classroom Practices English Mathematics
• STELLAR Approach • Penmanship : Stellar Handwriting Book • Reading Programme ( Story World and I-Read) • Listening Comprehension & Oral • Stellar Worksheets on grammar, vocabulary and comprehension • Spelling and Dictation • Writing ( Composition ) package • Free Writing
• Model drawing and heuristics • My PALS Worksheets • Supplementary Worksheets • Mental Sums • Review Test • Activity Based Lessons • Koobits (online questions for self-practice) • AsknLearn (Math Content)
• Mother Tongue ICT
• Hanyu Pinyin ( Chinese )
•Weekly Spelling
•Activity Book
•Penmanship(Handwriting Book)
•Comprehension
•Composition
•Structured Reading Programme
•Use of Learning Portal (Ask and Learn) to engage pupils in their learning at home
•P1 Touch Typing
• AsknLearn
• Koobits (online Math questions for self-practice)
•10C, 10T and 10M Learning Programme for Mother Tongue
Importance of Reading
Importance of Spelling/ Dictation
Importance of Penmanship
Importance of Penmanship
Please remind your child to :
a) Write his/ her full name
Example: Tan Hui Hui Alice
John Lee Jun Ming
b) Date his/ her work
correctly:
Example: 14 January 2016
Incorrect : 14/1/2016
c) Write neatly at all times
Importance of knowing the Mathematical Language and Facts
Tips on Languages Tips for Mathematics
• Expose your child to different materials and text types . Example: Story books
• Cultivate good reading habits to acquire more vocabulary
• Encourage your child to highlight and use good phrases or words for composition
• Give your child consistent practice especially for grammar
• Encourage your child to have consistent practice
• Encourage your child to have perseverance in solving problems
• Help your child to address his / her learning difficulty at any point of time
• Draw models /use any other form of illustrations / in problem-solving
( especially in Primary 2 )
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Website for Math Online Portal Koobits
Website to practise Touch Typing
Click here for homework.
Click to the right month to do the homework
Click Content. Choose level and subject
Steps for PARENTing in the digital age
adopted from schoolbag.sg
• Provide opportunities for offline activities • Activate parental controls in computing
devices • Role-model good digital habits • Establish ground rules such as setting time
limit for computer usage • Navigate the Internet with your child • Talk with your child about his/her Internet
use • For more tips, refer to Pupil’s Handbook Page 16 and 17.
Character and Citizenship Education in GMSP
Objective of CCE in GMSP :
To develop Responsible and Useful Citizens and Compassionate Leaders who are guided by Christian values, global in outlook but rooted in Singapore
School Values: Honour God , School and Nation, Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Passion for Learning and Teamwork
Components in Character and Citizenship Components in CCE Objectives
Form Teacher Guidance Periods To provide quality interaction time between
teachers and pupils and to equip pupils with
social and emotional competencies
Character and Citizenship lessons in
Mother Tongue/ English for non-MT
pupils
Teaching of values, knowledge and skills for
CCE in Mother Tongue languages with
parents’ involvement
Social Studies lessons Teaching of values on Citizenship
One-To-One Teacher Pupil Interaction
Time
To provide an opportunity for the Form and
Co-Form Teachers to get to know the pupils
better and to identify any student needs
which may require further support from the
school
Other Programmes :
Values in Action Experience, Cyberwellness
Programme, Heritage Tours, Learning
Journeys, Camps, Overseas trips, etc
Platforms for pupils to exhibit Social Emotional
Competencies and school values
Parents As Key Parents in the Character and Citizenship Education of the Child
Wearing shoe by myself
Brushing Teeth
Packing my own bag P1 Values In Action Experience: I Can Take Care of Myself
P2 Values In Action Experience: I Can Take Care Of My Family
Helping to sweep the floor Folding clothes
SUPPORT FROM PARENTS
Role Model for your child the values/Social emotional competencies you want to see in him/her . Share your success stories/failures with your child
Primary 1 and 2 Holistic Assessment to support the Learning and Development
of the child
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Assessment is part of learning
Assessment at Primary 1 and 2
√ Shorter Assessments
√ More and richer
feedback
√ Appropriate types of
assessments
Short weighted assessment tasks over the terms . Examples: •Topical Tests •Short Writing •Reading •Performance Tasks
How will my child be assessed for English?
a) Poetry/ Nursery Rhyme
Recitation
b) Reading Aloud
c) Listening Comprehension
d) Individual Writing
e) Spelling/ Dictation
f) Bite-Sized test on Grammar / Vocabulary taught
How will my child be assessed for Mother Tongue?
Show and Tell Reading Tasks
Simple Writing Tasks Listening and Situational Dialogue
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How will my child be assessed for Mathematics ?
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How will my child be assessed in other
subjects?
A range of appropriate assessment tasks and practices
An Overview P1 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Although there
are review
assessments, the
marks will not
be counted in T1
30% 30% 40%
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P2 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
10% 20% 20% 50%
( SA2 )
P2 Achievement Bands
Band Mark Range Brief Description
1 85 – 100 Is very good in the subject
2 70 – 84 Is good in the subject
3 50 – 69 Has adequate grasp of the subject
4 Below 50 Has not met minimum requirement of the subject
Reporting Tool Purpose Frequency
Holistic
Development
Profile
Provides an overview of the pupil’s total development
(e.g. pupil’s marks, conduct, attendance, awards,
Co-Curricular Activities, Values in Action) Term 2 & 4
Progress Report
Provides information on the child’s development in
personal qualities and attainment of learning outcomes for
English, Mathematics, Mother Tongue, Art, Music, Physical
Education, National Education and ICT
Provides information on the child’s development in values,
leadership attributes and 21st Century Competencies
Term 1 & 3
Holistic
Development
Portfolio
Showcases pupil’s works in various subjects and documents
pupil’s learning and progress across all domains Term 2 & 4
Teacher Meet
Parent
Session/PCTC
Teacher meets parent to communicate pupil’s learning,
progress and areas for improvement
Date : 26 May, Thursday Once a year
How will I receive feedback on my child’s progress?
HA in strengthening Holistic Education – Holistic Reporting System
1) Please go through the progress report with your child
2) Praise him/her for the areas done well and encourage him/her to work on the areas for improvement
How will this benefit my child?
• More opportunities to
show learning
• Caters to wider range of learning styles
• Regular and timely feedback
• More confident
• Motivated to learn
• Enjoys learning
Please hand in the Portfolio to your Child’s Form teacher if you have not done so. Blue Ring File, Divider, 2 sets of pockets
School Assessment Policy
• No marks will be given when a pupil is absent without medical certificate (MC) . A letter from the parent / guardian will not be accepted in this case unless for valid reasons such as the death of closed relatives (e.g. grandparents) will be accepted.
• For pupils who do not produce an MC, a ZERO will be given for that assessment.
• For pupils who has an MC, marks will be pro-rated (for language component, it depends on which is affected). There will be no re-sitting of examination papers for pupils except for oral. An “MC” will be reflected in the result slip.
Attendance
• Pupils who are absent from school due to sickness must produce a medical certificate (MC) .
• If the reason is non-medical , (e.g. death in the family) , a letter is required.
• Please inform the Form Teacher when your child is unable to attend school (Example: Via phone call, SMS, email etc ) .
• The school does not encourage parents to take their children out during term time and parents are to check with the subject teachers with regard to the curriculum that their children will miss as well as the homework that will be given for reinforcement of what has been covered.
Homework Policy
Practice exercises Preparatory homework Extension assignments
Intended Outcomes
Provides pupils with the opportunities to apply new knowledge , or review , revise and reinforce newly required skills
Provides pupils to gain background information on a unit / theme so that they are better prepared for future lessons
Encourages pupils to problem solve , think creatively and critically
Types Consolidation exercise e.g. memorisation of times table
Practising for mastery e.g. spelling words
Revising information about a current topic
Composition Writing
Background reading
Reading of a text for
class discussion
Researching topics for a unit / theme
Writing e.g. a book review
Project work
Making or designing something e.g. an artwork
Investigations e.g. Science
Researching .e.g. social studies
Information and retrieval skills e.g. using a computer to find material on the Internet
The school believes that : • a good , well-managed homework programme helps pupils to develop the skills and
attitudes they will need for successful lifelong learning. • homework also supports the development of independent learning skills and provides
parents with an opportunity to take part in their children’s education.
Homework Policy • The time spent on homework should remain a norm but the amount of work given to
the pupil should be assigned based on the pupil. ( Example: For a high progress pupil, 20 MCQ could be given. For a middle progress pupil, 15 MCQ could be given and for a low progress pupil, 10 MCQ. The amount of time spent on homework should be the same but the task given should be varied to suit the learning needs of the pupil.)
• The school and teachers have worked out an estimated amount of time that pupils would spend to complete their homework assignments for all subjects daily.
Level Estimated time spent on homework daily
P1 30 minutes to 1 hour
P2 30 minutes to 1 hour
P3 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
P4 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
P5 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
P6 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Homework Policy
• During the school holidays and the PSLE Marking Exercise, homework assignments will be issued. The school and teachers have worked out an estimated amount of time that pupils would spend on each subject during the duration.
Period Estimated time spent on homework daily
March Holidays 30 minutes to 1 hour
June Holidays 30 minutes to 1 hour
September Holidays 1 hour 30 minutes per subject
Expectations of Teachers
• Neat handwriting
• Writing of homework in the Pupil Handbook
• Checking of homework daily
• Punctuality in submitting homework
• Signing of books , files ,forms and letters that are
needed to be returned to the school
1) Check your child’s Pupil Handbook/ homework file daily for any homework that
has been assigned for the day or forms/memos to be signed
2) Ensure that there is time set aside for homework /revision of work learnt daily
• Work out a structured timetable with your child
• Always remind your child to work first, play later
3) Ensure that your child has a proper workplace and is not distracted by
the television/ computer or I-pad.
• Place the computer in the living room instead of your child’s room.
• Limit the amount of time your child can spend on the computer.
4) Remind your child to complete the school homework before doing any
tuition work
5) Guide your child in his/her work if necessary
6) Remind your child to learn his/her weekly spelling/ dictation
How can I help my child at home?
How can I help my child at home?
7) Speak to your child’s teachers on his/her academic progress if you have any concerns
8) Encourage your child to read. For example, bring him to the library at least once a week to borrow story books to read
9) Ensure that your child is eating a balanced diet, exercise regularly and have enough sleep daily ( at least 9 to 10 hours of sleep )
10) Check on your child’s overall appearance. Examples: Hair, name tag, nails, shoes
11) Check on your child’s school bag to ensure that it’s not too heavy for him/her
* Encourage your child to persevere and
never to give up trying
Some parents have kids who are picky eaters.
On the other end of the spectrum, some kids
simply overeat.
Rule of thumb when it comes to maintaining
weight is energy balance.
Do look out for the Healthier Choice Symbol on your next trip the supermarket! Include a variety of HCS products as part of a healthy,
balanced diet. However, they should be eaten in moderation.
Use healthier cooking
methods
Choose fresh food rather
than processed or
preserved
Eat less oily food
Shop together at
the supermarket
Do not use food to reward or punish your
child for good or bad
behaviour
•About half the children in Singapore have myopia (short-sightedness) by the time they are 12 years old.
•Your child is more likely to develop myopia if you and/or your spouse suffer from myopia. Unnecessary near work is also known to contribute to myopia.
•Currently there is no cure for myopia.
Do not let your child engage in near work for long,
continuous stretches.
Encourage you child to spend time outdoors everyday
The role of Parents
You can help to delay your child’s
onset and progression of
myopia!
Get your child’s eyes
checked annually.
Teach your child how to take care of
his spectacles.
Encourage your child to take a break
after 30 minutes of near work
Channels of Communication
Pupil’s Handbook
Email : [email protected]
Teachers’email : Pupil’s Handbook
Letters from school
Termly memo
Semestral Newsletters
School website:
http://www.geylangmethodistpri.moeedu.sg/
Telephone 6748 6746 (O)
*Please ensure that you have installed the AskNLearn Apps in your
I-phone or Android phone if you have not done so
Installation of AskNLearn Apps Please refer to the instructions given together with the Memo to
parents on 6 January 2016
AsknLearn : Parents’ Portal - Introduction
What is the Parents’ Portal?
Portal for the Parents
Allows for ease of communication from school to parents
Parents can use the features within the Portal to track their children's
progress
Features:
Important Announcements from GMSP
Travel Declaration online
Notification of child’s ongoing tasks
AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App - Announcements
Announcement
New feature: Push Notifications will be sent out (*will only work if
parents stay logged in to the App).
Parents can click “I have read this Notification” - acknowledgement
Parents’ Portal App – Child’s Attendance Report
Travel Declaration
Submit Travel Plans via the Portal: Tools Travel Declaration
AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Child’s Attendance Report
Travel Declaration
Submit Travel Plans via the App
AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal – Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Track the activities that have been assigned to the children
eReports
AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal – Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Track the activities that have been assigned to the children
AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Download the Asknlearn App from iTunes or Play Store
Launch the app. Key in the school name.
AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Details:
User ID: Your Child’s BC Number
Password (for first time Login): parents
AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Once you have logged in, kindly fill in the mandatory information to register.
AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Click on the “Back” button to login to the Parent Portal using your new password. You can start using the App.
LMS Technical Support (Helpdesk)
Getting Help and Support URL: lms.asknlearn.com/gmps
Other Forms of School Support
1) Special Needs officer to support pupils with special needs
2) School Counsellors to support pupils with behavioural
needs/ social emotional needs
3) Learning Support Co-ordinator for English and Mathematics
4) Support from Christalite Methodist Church
5) MOE Financial Assistance Scheme ( MOE FAS )
Criteria for MOE FAS :
a) Gross Household Income (GHI) not exceeding $2,500
per month OR
b) Per Capita Income (PCI) not exceeding $625 per month
Other Forms of School Support
You are most welcome to join any of the following
groups for support
• DADs For Life
• Parents As Loving Supporters ( PALS)
• School Alumni
Please join us
Fathering Workshop: Fathering For The Future
27 February Sat from 9am to 11am
PALS Welcome
5 March Sat from 9am to 1pm
Important Announcement : Road Safety and Traffic Management
We would like to seek your cooperation on the following matters: - Road crossing Dismount from bicycles, scooters, etc Continue to teach the children to observe safe crossing
- To queue and wait for the public bus and not push their way up. Regular checks will be done by teachers and security officers BUT children must own the responsibility
- Dropping off at Block 120 Prepare the child for prompt alighting Keep schoolbags with the child and not in the boot, if possible * Please fetch your child latest by 6.45p.m. every evening
• I"It takes a village to raise a child.” • ~ African proverb
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• Train a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old ,
he will not turn from it ’
Proverbs 22:6 a child
Reflection for Parents
10 years from now, what would I like my child
to grow up to be ?
What kind of values, skills, knowledge or
attitude would I like my child to possess ?
What can I start doing right today to grow
these values, skills, knowledge or attitudes
in my child ?
Please complete the Parents’ Feedback Form and
drop it into the box on your way out. Please write your child’s
name beside your name ( in bracket ) and shade your child’s
class accordingly
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Thank you very much for coming
Have a blessed weekend with your family
